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Balconies being removed from Dolphin
- Thread starter nickys
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I've not, but I would imagine its a refurb. I will try to find out.
Snow Queen 83
Active Member
It has to be for a refurb, they wouldn't permanently leave them off. More so for themselves then their patrons.
It seems the hotel is telling guests they are “reimagining” the exterior of the hotel, including balconies.
Almost certainly. But if they were removing them, wouldn’t the removal of the railings come first, followed by the concrete bases? So it’s possible that this is the first step.
However I’d be surprised if they got rid of balconies from all rooms.
Almost certainly. But if they were removing them, wouldn’t the removal of the railings come first, followed by the concrete bases? So it’s possible that this is the first step.
However I’d be surprised if they got rid of balconies from all rooms.
Snow Queen 83
Active Member
Maybe, perhaps they need to change the outside. To make it look as boring as the new expansion.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
There is a good chance the slabs are post-tensioned which would significantly complicate removing the balconies. Just drilling a new hole in a post-tensioned slab involves X-ray imaging to ensure the tensioned tendons are not damaged. Even if it were a conventional slab, cutting through would expose a bunch of rebar that would have to be protected by new concrete work added on.
That’s all assuming the balconies aren’t being fully removed but cut down to be Juliette balconies. Fully removing the balconies so they match the rooms without balconies would involve removing the doors and opening up the exterior wall of the building.
Communicora
Premium Member
Someone on another site shared that they contacted customer support and were told the balconies would return.
I certainly hope that is the case. My sister and I got upgraded to a balcony room on our first trip back as adults and it was magical!
I certainly hope that is the case. My sister and I got upgraded to a balcony room on our first trip back as adults and it was magical!
Years ago, I think around 1999 I stayed at Dolphin and was given the floor with the huge planters. We had a balcony but it was the roof.
It poured that year on NYE so we brought out our room chairs and went out near the planters and watched all the fireworks from the roof.
Our clothes were soaked but what a great place for fireworks. MK, Epcot and HS. Surrounded
It poured that year on NYE so we brought out our room chairs and went out near the planters and watched all the fireworks from the roof.
Our clothes were soaked but what a great place for fireworks. MK, Epcot and HS. Surrounded
Those rooms aren’t occupied.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
If one was to remove a balcony, removing the railings would very likely be the first step as it otherwise blocks a lot of access.
surfsupdon
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
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Balconies add value to the room, at a much higher price point than a non balcony room. The balconies are not going anywhere.
